William ‘Bill’ Charles Miller
February 23, 2025 at 3:40 p.m.
William “Bill” Charles Miller, 74, of North Manchester, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Jan. 29, 1951, in Wabash, he was one of three children of Ralph W. Miller and E. Pauline Fingerle Miller.
On March 20, 1976, Bill married the love of his life, Marsha A. Coning. Together, they built a beautiful life over 48 years of marriage. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Bill cherished time spent with his family. He found joy in camping, fishing, riding ATVs and making annual trips to Florida each March. Known for his creativity and dedication to fun, he delighted his grandchildren by building a 300-foot backyard waterslide, an aerial zipline and giving endless rides on his tractor and golf cart. Whether playing card games with loved ones or simply sharing stories, Bill’s warmth and generosity left a lasting impact.
For the first half of his career, Bill worked as a machinist at H. J. Heinz in California and Zimmer in Indiana. He proudly ended his career as a driver and genuinely enjoyed being in his truck and on the road. A man of deep faith, he was a devoted member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church-New Conference, West Manchester in North Manchester.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Marsha Miller, of North Manchester; daughter, Jaime (Trent) Martin, of Shippensburg, Pa.; sons, Nicholas (Kelsey) Miller, of Warsaw; and Dustin Miller, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and his beloved grandchildren: Isabella “Bella” Miller (Seth Gaerte), Connor Martin, Olivia Martin, Avah Miller, Madalyn Martin, Norah Miller and Jonah Miller. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Pauline Miller; his sister, Deanna F. Newton; and his brother, Robert W. Miller.
Family and friends may call on Monday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church-New Conference, West Manchester, 1013 W. Ind. 114, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at the same location, officiated by the Home Brethren. Burial will follow at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 12508 N. Ind. 13, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of William “Bill” Miller, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
William “Bill” Charles Miller, 74, of North Manchester, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Jan. 29, 1951, in Wabash, he was one of three children of Ralph W. Miller and E. Pauline Fingerle Miller.
On March 20, 1976, Bill married the love of his life, Marsha A. Coning. Together, they built a beautiful life over 48 years of marriage. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Bill cherished time spent with his family. He found joy in camping, fishing, riding ATVs and making annual trips to Florida each March. Known for his creativity and dedication to fun, he delighted his grandchildren by building a 300-foot backyard waterslide, an aerial zipline and giving endless rides on his tractor and golf cart. Whether playing card games with loved ones or simply sharing stories, Bill’s warmth and generosity left a lasting impact.
For the first half of his career, Bill worked as a machinist at H. J. Heinz in California and Zimmer in Indiana. He proudly ended his career as a driver and genuinely enjoyed being in his truck and on the road. A man of deep faith, he was a devoted member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church-New Conference, West Manchester in North Manchester.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Marsha Miller, of North Manchester; daughter, Jaime (Trent) Martin, of Shippensburg, Pa.; sons, Nicholas (Kelsey) Miller, of Warsaw; and Dustin Miller, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and his beloved grandchildren: Isabella “Bella” Miller (Seth Gaerte), Connor Martin, Olivia Martin, Avah Miller, Madalyn Martin, Norah Miller and Jonah Miller. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Pauline Miller; his sister, Deanna F. Newton; and his brother, Robert W. Miller.
Family and friends may call on Monday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church-New Conference, West Manchester, 1013 W. Ind. 114, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at the same location, officiated by the Home Brethren. Burial will follow at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 12508 N. Ind. 13, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of William “Bill” Miller, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com